A number of genes have been identified that are associated with an increased body mass index (BMI), the standard measurement of obesity. By analyzing these genes, researchers hope to gain a better understanding of what causes obesity and develop ways to tackle the problem. The study of genes and obesity could lead to new treatments. Genes and Obesity reviews the latest developments in the field.
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Table of Contents
Introduction by Claude Bouchard- Genes and pathways contributing to obesity: a systems biology view
Thomas Drake
- Genetics of adipose tissue biology
Peter Arner and Ingrid Dahlman
- Genetics of brown adipose tissue
Les Kozak
- Obesity caused by single genes
- Genetics of lipodystrophies and ectopic fat deposition
Robert Hegele
- Genetics of common forms of overweight and obesity
- Genetics of adipose tissue distribution
Ruth Loos
- Genetics and human dietary intake
Danielle Reed
- Genetics and eating disorders
Johannes Hebebrand and Anke Hinney
- Genetics of metabolic rates and energy expenditure
- Genetics of physical activity level and sedentary time
Timothy Lightfoot and Trudy Moore-Harrison
- Advances in epigenetics and relevance to obesity
Alfredo Martinez, Javier Campion, Fermin Milagro
- Are there metabolic complications of obesity precipitated by genetic factors?
Alan Shuldiner
- From animal models to human genetics to practical applications
